Liam Charles
Liam Charles (born 28 August 1997)[1] is a British baker, television presenter and contestant from Series 8 of The Great British Bake Off.[2] He is currently a presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals and a judge on Junior Bake Off.
Liam Charles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1997 Hackney, London, England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | The Great British Bake-Off, Liam Bakes, Bake Off: The Professionals |
Education
Charles was a student at Goldsmiths University in London, where he studied Drama and Theatre Arts.[2]
Career
Television
Charles first came to public attention as a contestant in The Great British Bake Off in 2017, being knocked out in the 8th week.[3] He came fifth in the competition.[4]
In 2018, he was chosen to co-present Bake Off: The Professionals with comedian Tom Allen. In November 2018, he also presented the baking programme Liam Bakes on Channel 4. In November 2019 Charles and Prue Leith were the new judges for Junior Bake Off after a two year absence. Harry Hill was the presenter.[5][6][7]
In October 2022, Charles appeared in the second UK series of The Masked Dancer. He was revealed to be the character "Candlestick" in the sixth episode.
Writing
He has written two cookbooks, Cheeky Treats: 70 Brilliant Bakes and Cakes, which was released on 12 July 2018,[8] and Second Helpings released 19 September 2019. He also writes a column on baking for The Guardian.[9]
Platinum Pudding Competition
In January 2022 it was announced that Charles would sit as a judge on The Platinum Pudding Competition, a nationwide baking competition launched throughout the United Kingdom on 10 January 2022 by Buckingham Palace, Fortnum & Mason and The Big Jubilee Lunch to find a brand new pudding dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II as part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.[10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Great British Bake Off | Contestant | 9 episodes |
| 2018–present | Bake Off: The Professionals | Presenter | 4 series |
| 2018 | Liam Bakes | Baker | 6 episodes |
| 2019–present | Junior Bake Off | Judge | N/A |
| 2019 | 8 out of 10 Cats | Panelist | Episode 6 |
| 2022 | The Masked Dancer | Candlestick |
References
- ^ "Liam Charles' apricot crumble sundae recipe | The Sweet Spot". the Guardian. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Interview - Liam Charles: 'I keep my Bake Off apron in my room. Each stain tells a story'". The Guardian. 29 April 2018.
- ^ "Bake Off 2017: viewers furious after Liam leaves the Tent". Radio Times. 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Liam Charles: 'I keep my Bake Off apron in my room. Each stain tells a story'".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "What is Liam Charles like as a presenter on Bake Off: the Professionals?". Radio Times. 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Liam Bakes, review: this charming Bake Off contestant has got his own series and it is a hoot". The Telegraph. 13 November 2018.
- ^ "'Bake Off' Fans Go Wild As Contestant Liam Charles Returns As Host Of 'Professionals' Show". Huffington Post. 7 May 2018.
- ^ Williams, Zoe (11 July 2018). "Bake Off's Liam Charles: 'Cake is the best way to make people happy'". The Guardian.
- ^ "Liam Charles". The Guardian.
- ^ "The Platinum Pudding Competition | The Judges". www.fortnumandmason.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Emma.Goodey (1 June 2021). "Plans announced for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022". The Royal Family. Retrieved 27 January 2022.